Know These Crucial SNF Target Area Definitions

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding these target area definitions helps SNF stakeholders interpret PEPPER results and focus review efforts on the measure categories CMS monitors.

Article Sections

1. Therapy RUGs with High ADLs

   Introduces one CMS PEPPER target area related to therapy resource group activity and resident assessment levels.

2. Non-Therapy RUGs with High ADLs

   Describes a second target area focused on non-therapy resource group activity within the PEPPER framework.

3. Change of Therapy Assessment

   Covers the assessment-based target area used in PEPPER monitoring.

4. Ultrahigh Therapy RUGs

   Summarizes another therapy-related target area included in the CMS report analysis.

5. Therapy RUGs

   Describes a broad therapy utilization target area used in the PEPPER measures.

6. 90+ Day Episode of Care

   Covers the episode-length target area related to SNF stays and CMS monitoring.